SKF provides compressed-air management service

SKF has developed an energy management and monitoring service designed to identify opportunities for the system optimisation and energy reduction of compressed-air systems.

The service, called SKF Energy Monitoring Services – Compressed Air Systems, consists of a plant evaluation to identify the key compressed-air system assets and specific areas of end use.

Plant data is then collected and analysed to measure and monitor compressed-air system performance and reports provided by SKF specialists highlight the key opportunities for system optimisation and savings.

‘We are able to customise this service to each facility’s needs and recommend corrective actions to improve system efficiency and reduce costs that are appropriate to the needs of each facility,’ said Mike Dwyer, an energy and sustainability management specialist.

Without a leak detection and repair programme in place, up to 30 per cent of a system’s capacity can be lost to leaks, according to the US Department of Energy.

SKF Energy Monitoring Services – Compressed Air Systems solves this problem, using proven methodologies to detect compressed-air leaks, calculate system losses and provide a method to monitor, optimise and maintain system efficiency, said the company.

In addition, the service integrates the SKF Marlin, SKF Aptitude Analyst and SKF Aptitude Inspector measurement and maintenance technologies.